Funky sounds from the 3.4....normal?
03-16-2005, 09:46 AM
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Funky sounds from the 3.4....normal?
I've noticed this for a long time but lately I've decided to ask about it...
(99 Tacoma 2wd 3.4L w/86,000)
My 3.4 seems to make a sort of 'gurgling' noise while idling...it's faint but you can hear it over the engine if you listen. It also makes a ticking noise that seems to get louder/faster under acceleration.
My first thought was maybe a headgasket issue, but my oil level is always full and always sparkling clean. Looks brand new every time I change it (every 3,000 miles).
I've done some reading and it seems like the gurgling I'm hearing is "common" on the 3.4's....but what about the ticking? Anybody else experience this? Anything specific I should check?
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(99 Tacoma 2wd 3.4L w/86,000)
My 3.4 seems to make a sort of 'gurgling' noise while idling...it's faint but you can hear it over the engine if you listen. It also makes a ticking noise that seems to get louder/faster under acceleration.
My first thought was maybe a headgasket issue, but my oil level is always full and always sparkling clean. Looks brand new every time I change it (every 3,000 miles).
I've done some reading and it seems like the gurgling I'm hearing is "common" on the 3.4's....but what about the ticking? Anybody else experience this? Anything specific I should check?
Thanks
03-16-2005, 02:17 PM
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The ticking sound your hearing could it just be your fuel injectors? which would be normal and mort of the toyota owners seem to think they have the loudest injectors out there....
03-16-2005, 06:22 PM
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well can i ask you a question about these "funky sounds"...can you dance to them? is it a fast or a slow beat?
haha sorry i had to do it....my engine ticks also but i havent had any issues with it since me or my dad have been driving this
haha sorry i had to do it....my engine ticks also but i havent had any issues with it since me or my dad have been driving this
03-16-2005, 08:48 PM
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Maybe a valve ticking.... may need a valve adjustment? Just a thought....
As for the gurgling... maybe exhaust leak of some sort? Check your manifold gasket....
I donno just some suggestions, kinda hard without accually hearing the noise first hand.
As for the gurgling... maybe exhaust leak of some sort? Check your manifold gasket....
I donno just some suggestions, kinda hard without accually hearing the noise first hand.
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03-16-2005, 09:29 PM
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The only gurgling sound I ever heard come from a Yota was on my old 89 22re motor.
The water pump was screwed, and it sounded like i had just drained my bathtub.
The water pump was screwed, and it sounded like i had just drained my bathtub.
03-16-2005, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
The only gurgling sound I ever heard come from a Yota was on my old 89 22re motor.
The water pump was screwed, and it sounded like i had just drained my bathtub.
The water pump was screwed, and it sounded like i had just drained my bathtub.
Are there any other symptoms that go along with needing a valve adjustment that I should look out for?
Thanks for the replies guys
03-16-2005, 11:58 PM
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Check all your firewall seals (especially steering shaft). When one goes out, it will seriously enhance the engine noise in the cab. I get a gurgling sound every once in a while coming from my heater core.
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